Season for Caring raises almost $55,000 in first three days

Tiara McGee, 20, left, and her sister, Chanse, 17, pose for a portrait at their family home. Their mother Tabitha McGee, has breast cancer. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman

Tiara McGee, 20, left, and her sister, Chanse, 17, pose for a portrait at their family home. Their mother Tabitha McGee, has breast cancer. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman

This morning, we are less than $300 away from hitting the $55,000 mark, thanks in big part to a $25,000 donation from Whataburger. Donations are coming in by credit card and check in all kinds of donations from $25 to $5,000. Some are from individuals, some from family trusts, some from churches. We’re also starting to hear from businesses who want to adopt families.

So, how can you get involved? Go to Statesman.com/seasonforcaring and read the stories about all the families. Follow us on Instagram under the Statesman account and the Season for Caring Twitter account and Facebook page for regular updates.

You can make your monetary donation by using the coupon in the paper or online at http://community.statesman.com/donate.php or mail a check to Statesman Season for Caring, P.O. Box 50066, Austin, TX 78763-0066. You can designate which families and agencies you want your donation going to or leave it to be split among all the agencies.

You can give a gift of an item or service or gather a group of folks together to give by contacting the agency that represents the family you wish to which you wish to donate. Here are this year’s families: